Overview
Photographic and film processors process and finish still photographic film and motion picture film. They are employed in film processing laboratories and retail photofinishing establishments.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Operate equipment to develop negatives and slides, and to print black and white and colour photographs
Operate photographic enlarging equipment to produce prints and enlargements from negatives
Operate equipment to develop motion picture film
Tend automatic equipment in retail establishments to develop colour negatives, prints and slides
Operate equipment to transfer film to video tape
Retouch photographic negatives or original prints to correct defects
Splice film and mount film on reels
Measure and mix chemicals required for processing
Inspect rolls of photographic prints for conformance to specifications; or motion picture film to detect defects in developing and printing.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
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$44,800
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Job openings
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Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
For employment in film processing laboratories, completion of a college or other specialized photography program or Extensive related experience is required.
For employment as a film printing machine operator in retail outlets, on-the-job training is provided.
Additional information
There is mobility among occupations within laboratory processing operations.
Progression is possible from automatic machine tenders in retail establishments to laboratory processing occupations.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.